Property Description
A refurbishment is planned to spend in the region of £111,148 to transform the Gregory Arms into a premium village pub with a great food offer, refreshed trading spaces and stronger kerb appeal. What would you do with this pub to make it a success?
About the area
The Gregory Arms is located in the village of Harlaxton, just outside Grantham. Harlaxton is a sought-after estate village with 900 years of history, picturesque red-brick cottages, a charming duck pond and the impressive backdrop of Harlaxton Manor.
The pub benefits from 780 adults within a 10-minute walk and 780 adults within a 20-minute walk. There is little direct competition within the immediate walk time, giving the Gregory Arms a strong opportunity to re-establish itself as the go-to local pub for the village.
The existing customer base has been limited, with the pub having been closed for several years and now trading on a temporary management agreement while rebuilding after the previous closure period. Historically, the offer has been more wet-led, value-led and traditional, attracting a loyal but more mature demographic with limited younger custom.
The refurbishment will reposition the pub to appeal to a broader and more diverse customer base, including families, casual diners, younger professionals, after-work socialisers and destination diners.
The offer
Gregory Arms is available on our investment tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement. Please refer to the Refurbishment Details section for details of the investment being made.
Who we're looking for
If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring. The right operator for Gregory Arms will have extensive experience in food-led hospitality businesses. They will have a clear vision for the food and drink menu, events, entertainment and marketing strategy, and can create a memorable experience for their customers.
if this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter…
The refurbishment of the Gregory Arms will cover both the interior and exterior of the pub. A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the Downloads section.
The pub's trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:
Main trading area with bar
Separate dining room
Snug area
Separate games/sports zone
106 internal covers
75+ external covers
Catering kitchen
HEINEKEN SmartDispense
2-bedroom private accommodation
2 letting rooms
Pub garden
Car park with 35+ spaces
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.
Where a significant investment is made in a pub by Star Pubs, an "Investment Exemption" will be required. The exemption means that the option of a Market Rent Option lease won't be available at rent review for a period of up to seven years for this site, as per The Pub Code (2016).
Private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
Premises licence available on request.
Agreement Type
Investment Tenancy
Property Facilities
Letting Rooms
Refurbishment Planned
Kitchen
Parking
Outdoor Trade
Private Accommodation
Property Financials
Additional Information
In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs are not included in the rent model or ongoing costs below.
Note that on FRI Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased.
A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors.
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement
* All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
** Deposit build up will be payable over a maximum of 24 months
*** Fixtures and Fittings annual rental fee should be estimated at 15% of the F&F value. The actual F&F value will be determined on the day of entry
**** Maintenance Compliance Charge relates to the fees for various statutory inspections
***** Estimated Legal Fees is a charge applied to your account by SP&B for creation of your Lease. You are required to engage and pay for your own solicitor - your solicitor's fees are not included in the above estimate
* The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement.
** All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement.
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.
Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
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